Author: Rob Haynes
The Work and the Rest that is Worship by Rob Haynes
December 9, 2019
In the midst of the Advent season, many church leaders are busy preparing for some extra special: Extra and Special…
Show Up and Pay Attention by Rob Haynes
October 14, 2019
I was recently visiting my son who is away studying at University, and we attended Sunday worship at a church…
Reaching Young Adults by Rob Haynes
August 9, 2019
People sometimes ask me for advice on how to get more young adults to come to church. Frequently, their church…
There’s Something About A Name by Rob Haynes
June 5, 2019
Some years ago, I learned that a name is a powerful thing. For example, while working to complete my undergraduate…
Evangelism and The Short-Term Mission Trip by Rob Haynes
April 8, 2019
With the coming of spring and the anticipation of summer, many churches in the United States are preparing for the…
Consuming Mission and Short-Term Missions by Rob Haynes
February 15, 2019
From the earliest days of my pastoral service my leaders and mentors encouraged me to lead and develop short-term mission…
Faith and Social Media by Rob Haynes
January 31, 2019
Over lunch recently, a ministerial colleague and I were discussing the various ways local churches seek to use social media…
Looking to Share Your Faith? Slow Your Pace by Rob Haynes
December 10, 2018
We live in a culture that wants to move faster and faster still. But, is faster always better? There are…
Faith-Sharing As A Way of Life by Rob Haynes
October 8, 2018
The word “relational” gets thrown around a great deal when discussing evangelism. Just what that means deserves a closer examination….
Campfire Pilgrimage: The Value of Summer Camp by Rob Haynes
July 18, 2018
It is summer camp season. For thousands of children and youth that means night hikes and camp fires, arts and…